Silfra Fissure Guided Snorkeling in Thingvellir with Free Photos
Overview
The Silfra Fissure is more than a snorkelling site - it is a surreal passage between two continents! Slip into the clearest water on Earth and watch a hidden world unfold around you. You’re gliding through a cathedral of rocks and shimmering blues, surrounded by volcanic rock walls that drift apart 2cm every year. Few places on the planet let you feel so connected to the forces that shape the Earth. Our expert guides are trained to ensure your safety and confidence in the water, so you’re free to focus on the wonder around you. This is not a typical swim, it’s a once in a lifetime adventure into the heart of Iceland.
What's Included
- All necessary snorkeling gear (snorkel, goggles, fins, drysuit, thermal undersuit, hood, boots)
- Certified Divemaster
- Hot chocolate + cookies to warm up after snorkeling
- Complimentary underwater photos taken by your guide
- Small group size with a maximum of 6 guests per guide
- Food & drinks
- This tour meets in Thingvellir - Transfer from Reykjavík is not included
- Towel, change of clothes, socks
Meeting Location
Thingvellir national park
801 Thingvellir, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience one of the world’s most unique snorkeling sites: the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you’ll swim between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in crystal-clear glacial waters with up to 150 meters of visibility.
Meet your PADI certified guide directly at Thingvellir, where they will give you a safety briefing and help you suit up to explore the surreal blue world beneath the surface. Silfra’s waters come from Langjökull Glacier, traveling through lava fields before reaching the fissure, creating an underwater landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth.
The guide to guest ratio is 1:6 to ensure a more personalized experience. Underwater photos taken by your guide are included free of charge.
After your snorkeling adventure, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies before heading off to explore more of Iceland at your own pace. Silfra is a convenient stop on the iconic Golden Circle route!
This tour is meet-on-location at Thingvellir. If you require transport to and from Reykjavík book this option:
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Medical issues outlined in our handbook require doctors approval to join the tour (e.g., asthma, diabetes). Some conditions mean guests cannot participate.
- Pregnant people are unable to participate due to the risk of water entering the suit
- It is crucial that guests review the handbook for medical information: https://adventures.is/media/243158/snorkeling-handbook.pdf
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: Participants are responsible for reviewing our Snorkeling Handbook before the tour. The handbook contains important medical and safety information. If guests do not meet the requirements for safe participation, we are unable to accommodate them on the tour (https://adventures.is/media/243158/snorkeling-handbook.pdf)
- All participants must be able to swim independently, comfortable in the water, and able to understand English to be able to safely participate in the tour
- Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
- Glasses cannot be worn under the goggles. Please bring contact lenses if required.
- We provide a thermal undersuit and dry suit to wear over your clothing while snorkeling
- PLEASE BRING: Warm base layers, preferably made from fleece or wool (not cotton), warm socks, a small towel and a change of clothes (just in case)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Activity code: C-5590P56
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